Patient Care Assistant

Shriners Children's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a pediatric setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a clean and safe patient environment, and participate in discharge planning. Pediatric experience and CPR certification are required or preferred, with the offered pay range reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• One year of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.
• Orients the patient and family to the care areas and helps them feel comfortable.
• Provides delegated nursing care activities and assists with daily care tasks.
• Participates in the discharge process under RN supervision.
• Keeps unit and work areas stocked appropriately for patient needs and PPE.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized patient environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.
• Orients the patient and family to the patient care areas and assists them to feel comfortable with their surroundings.
• Provides delegated nursing care activities and assists the caregiver as appropriate in daily care, oral hygiene, weights, I&O's.
• Takes part in the discharge process under the direction of the RN.
• Keeps unit and work areas stocked appropriate to the number, acuity and age of patients currently present including PPE.
• Seeks opportunities to assist others when assigned work is complete.
• Provides wound and skin care under the direction of the RN, as appropriate for assigned unit.
• Transports specimens to MGH and SBH laboratories as requested.
• Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.
• Transports patients to MGH or MEEI for x-rays, office visits, or special tests as requested by Unit Secretary and/or Shift Coordinator. Transports patients internally to various departments as needed (School Room/Rehab/OR/PACU).

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• One year of pediatric experience

Preferred Qualifications

• hospital setting experience
• One year of pediatric experience

The pay range for this position is $18.15 - $27.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.